Mortal Kombat X is finally out this week – tomorrow actually, so less than 24 hours! You’ve endured all the articles about character reveals, fatalities, and so much more, but with good reason – the game looks like its going to be fantastic. I think it’s safe to say that we’re all a little excited here at Lazygamer… just a little. I know Darryn and Geoff especially will take great joy in beating the crap out of the rest of us. Anyways, back to the point – this weekend saw the very first eSport event for the title, yes before its actual release, and Mortal Kombat X now has its very first champion.
The event was called the ESL Mortal Kombat Fatal 8 tournament. It brought together 8 top fighters to battle each other for a shot at the $10 000 prize pool (via Polygon)
The winner was Dominique “cR|Sonic Fox” McLean. I suppose he has that surname for a reason, because he cleaned up the competition pretty damn well. In the final for example, he beat his opponent, Malik “MIT” Terry, 5-0. His weapon of choice was Erron Black, who he put to some good use. Here, see for yourself:
If you’re as amped for the game as we are, here’s the Twitch stream of the entire event. It’s only like, 4 hours long, so you can totally cut out half a day of work. You’re welcome!
Watch live video from NetherRealm on Twitch
There is some serious talent on display here. I only know because my button bashing doesn’t even come close to looking this good!
Will you be getting the game tomorrow? Who will you be fighting as first? I personally have a soft spot for the series regulars Scorpion and Sub-Zero. After seeing Erron Black in action above though, I think I’m going to try him out.
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Last Updated: April 13, 2015
Viking Of Science
April 13, 2015 at 11:37
I just got MK 9 over the weekend (thank you Steam Weekend
deal). I Like Kabal. He’s got some slick combos…
Izzy
April 13, 2015 at 11:40
Same here! Gotta’ love dem sweet, sweet Steam Weekend Deals! Also got Injustice along with MK9.
Umar
April 13, 2015 at 11:38
FUCK did you see 6:02 dat mid-air switch attack, I loved that in fighting games, did it aaaaaaal the time with Iori and Kyo in Kof 2K1
Umar
April 13, 2015 at 11:39
I was not hype at all for MKX still I saw those Scorpion combos. OH MY LORD…
hairyknees
April 13, 2015 at 11:41
Crazy hey? I AM NOT WORTHY!
Umar
April 13, 2015 at 11:43
I wonder how our local guys are gonna do!
Guild
April 13, 2015 at 11:58
Too hyped for this game. Can’t wait for my copy tomorrow. Looks insane
Admiral Chief asked for this
April 13, 2015 at 12:08
Interesting, pity the dude uses the same tactic over and over, and the other guy has no counter for it
Guild
April 13, 2015 at 12:12
Isn’t that the usually tactic?
Admiral Chief asked for this
April 13, 2015 at 12:14
Is that English?
😛
I know what you are trying to say, but still, does not seem very champion-like
Although, for $10k I’d spam low kick if that means a win
Guild
April 13, 2015 at 12:37
Fixed it. 😛 And I think I would do whatever tactic I could to win the $10k as well. Like good old spam sweep kick MK 1 style XD
Admiral Chief asked for this
April 13, 2015 at 12:42
Oh good grief, I remember that mess
Scorpion V SubZero
April 13, 2015 at 15:01
https://youtu.be/EAwWPadFsOA whoop whoop